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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.52, 30,579.42 and 12,728.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.52, 30,579.42 and 12,728.26 is: 17,563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.52 : 30,579.42 = 12,728.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.52/30,579.42 = 12,728.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.52x = 30,579.42 × 12,728.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.52x = 389,222,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,222,808.41/22,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,563.00

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